Spanish La Liga
2025-11-09 - Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 12
Estadio de Balaídos (Vigo), Spain
Sunday, 9th November 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo head into this clash in excellent spirits after a convincing 3-0 Europa League win away to Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday, extending their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions. That result showcased their attacking potential, but facing Barcelona represents a much tougher challenge. Claudio Giráldez’s side will hope to carry their European momentum into La Liga, having won their last two league outings. However, Celta’s record at home against elite opposition remains concerning, as they’ve failed to win any of their previous five meetings with top-four teams at Balaídos.
Injury doubts linger over Radu Drăgușin, Carlos Domínguez Rodríguez, and Williot Swedberg, all of whom will be assessed before kick-off. Celta’s recent form suggests they’ll make it competitive, but defensive discipline will be vital to withstand Barcelona’s fluid attack.
Barcelona
Barcelona travel to Vigo after a thrilling 3-3 Champions League draw against Club Brugge in midweek - a game that underlined both their attacking brilliance and defensive fragility. Hansi Flick’s men had previously bounced back from their El Clásico defeat with a comfortable 3-1 league victory over Elche, keeping them within reach of leaders Real Madrid. With Robert Lewandowski back leading the line and Pedri returning from suspension, the Catalans are expected to field a near full-strength lineup.
Despite their mixed away form this season, Barça’s quality in the final third remains undeniable. They’ve scored in all but one league match this campaign and will be confident of maintaining that record against a Celta defence that can be exposed under pressure.
The Betting Verdict
Celta have been impressive recently, but Barcelona’s superior squad depth and attacking options should ultimately make the difference. Both sides are capable of finding the net, yet Barça’s precision and quality in decisive moments give them the edge in what could be a lively and entertaining encounter at Balaídos.
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The Pick :
Celta Vigo 1-2 Barcelona
